Content last revised on November 12, 2025
NEC NLB150XG01L-01BD | Robust 15" XGA Display for Demanding Industrial HMIs
The NEC NLB150XG01L-01BD is a 15.0-inch amorphous silicon TFT-LCD module engineered for exceptional performance and longevity in challenging industrial environments. It's not just a screen; it's a reliable visual interface designed to be the workhorse for human-machine interfaces (HMIs), control systems, and specialized instrumentation where clarity, durability, and operational stability are non-negotiable.
- Classic XGA Resolution: The 1024x768 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio provide a perfect format for legacy system upgrades and complex control panel layouts, ensuring clear, undistorted visualization.
- High-Contrast Visuals: Engineered for superior image quality, it delivers sharp text and detailed graphics, crucial for accurate monitoring and data interpretation in industrial and medical settings.
- Long-Life WLED Backlight: Incorporates a high-efficiency white LED backlight system, ensuring tens of thousands of hours of stable, consistent brightness while minimizing power consumption and maintenance requirements.
- Industrial-Grade Durability: Built to withstand the rigors of factory floors, control rooms, and public-facing kiosks, offering a wide operating temperature range and robust mechanical design.
Key Technical Specifications
The following parameters highlight the engineering focus of the NLB150XG01L-01BD. For complete specifications and mechanical drawings, you can access the full datasheet. Download the NLB150XG01L-01BD Datasheet.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 15.0 inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 1024 (RGB) × 768 [XGA] |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (Width:Height) |
| Display Technology | a-Si TFT-LCD, Transmissive |
| Brightness | ~400 cd/m² (Typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | ~600:1 (Typical) |
| Viewing Angle | 80/80/80/60 (Typ.)(CR≥10) (L/R/U/D) |
| Signal Interface | LVDS (1 ch, 6/8-bit), 20 pins Connector |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C |
| Backlight System | WLED, 50,000+ hours typical lifespan |
Engineering Deep Dive: Built for Industrial Longevity
Two core engineering decisions make the NLB150XG01L-01BD a standout choice for long-life applications: its backlight system and its interface technology.
Long-Life WLED Backlight System
Unlike older CCFL technology, the integrated WLED backlight is a critical feature for reducing total cost of ownership. It provides stable, uniform brightness that degrades very slowly over its 50,000+ hour lifespan. This translates directly to fewer maintenance cycles, reduced downtime, and consistent readability for operators over the entire life of the machine it's built into. The inherent energy efficiency of LEDs also helps in designing systems with lower power budgets and less thermal waste.
Stable and Reliable LVDS Interface
The choice of a standard LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) interface is a deliberate one for industrial applications. LVDS is renowned for its high noise immunity and low electromagnetic interference (EMI) profile. In an electrically noisy environment like a factory floor with motors and drives, this ensures a clean, stable video signal from the controller to the panel, preventing data corruption and screen flicker that could compromise operator control.
Core Application Suitability
The features of the NLB150XG01L-01BD make it an ideal fit for several key markets:
- Industrial Automation & Control: The 4:3 aspect ratio is perfectly suited for visualizing complex SCADA systems and HMI layouts originally designed for this format. Its ruggedness ensures it can be deployed in demanding environments, from manufacturing lines to heavy machinery cabs.
- Medical Diagnostic Equipment: The high contrast ratio and consistent brightness are critical for the clear display of medical data, charts, and non-diagnostic grayscale imaging, providing medical professionals with a reliable visual tool.
- Point-of-Sale (POS) & Kiosks: Its robust construction and wide viewing angles make it an excellent choice for high-use public interfaces where durability and off-axis readability are essential for a positive user experience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the NLB150XG01L-01BD suitable for outdoor or high-ambient-light applications?
With a typical brightness of ~400 nits, this display is best suited for indoor or shaded environments. For direct sunlight applications, a panel with higher brightness (1000+ nits) and specialized optical bonding would be required. This model excels in factory floor, control room, and indoor kiosk settings.
Can a touch panel be added to this display?
Yes. The NLB150XG01L-01BD is a display module and does not come with an integrated touch sensor. Its flat surface and robust bezel design make it an ideal candidate for integration with external resistive or projected capacitive (PCAP) touch overlays. This modularity allows system designers to choose the exact touch technology that best fits their application's requirements. For guidance on a specific integration project, please contact our technical team to discuss your needs.
